Db Mixolydian

DbEbFGbAbBbCb

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

Db Mixolydian scale – keys Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb highlightedPiano keyboard with keys Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb highlighted. Db is the root note.FCbDbEbGbAbBb

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for Db MixolydianScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb, Db, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1DbP10
2EbM22
3FM34
4GbP45
5AbP57
6BbM69
7Cbm710

Diatonic Chords in Db Mixolydian

DegreeNumeralChord
1I Db
2ii Ebm
3iii° Fdim
4IV Gb
5v Abm
6vi Bbm
7VII Cb

About Db Mixolydian

The Db Mixolydian contains 7 notes: Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note Db, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.